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Alaska's World news archives
News Archive for September 2009

September editionSeptember edition of Alaska's World newspaper (pdf)

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09/29/09 Employee meetings start tomorrow
Company Store will be on hand
with new toys, clothing
09/29/09 Permanent Fund Dividend sale launches today
Specials include discounts on
tickets, vacations and shipping
09/28/09 One out of two for August OPR
On-time record continues hot streak while customer satisfaction falls short
09/25/09 Employees hit the track
for cancer research

Seven teams raise $23,500 in Relay For Life
09/23/09 Alaska Airlines launches
Seattle-Houston service

Flight offers convenient link between Alaska
and Texas for oil and energy business travel
09/22/09 Donations sought for EAF auction
Baskets, gift certificates, other items
needed for annual fundraiser
09/18/09 Is Virgin America a U.S. citizen?
Support grows for public probe of carrier's citizenship status
09/17/09 New health care option
available in 2010

Plan includes tax-free savings account
to pay for medical expenses
09/16/09 Hands across the border
Hispanic culture efforts help improve
employee awareness, customer service
09/15/09 Dancing with a star
Alaska Airlines sponsors Apolo Ohno
in speed skater's quest for Olympic gold
09/14/09 Two for two
Alaska earns top rating for second year for treatment of gay, lesbian employees and customers
09/13/09 'Mystery destinations'
Alaska, Horizon offer discounts
to select cities for each of three days
09/10/09 The $14 solution:: Alaska Air Group needs $14 from each passenger to make a 10-percent profit
>> Revenue optimization: How Alaska is working to bring in $9 to $10 more from each customer
>> Reducing costs: How the company is cutting expenses $4 to $5 per customer
>> Shrinking flight schedule leads to smaller workforce
>> Alaska trims fall-winter flight schedule 2-1/2 percent
09/08/09 Alaska leads industry
four months in a row

July on-time rate beats competitors again; employees earn $50 bonus for August
09/07/09 Coming to an airport
near you this fall

Employees invited to regional meetings
09/07/09 Time is running out
Nine days left to take online
diversity course, be eligible for prizes
09/03/09 Follow the JD Power trophy
Trophy has visited three cities to date
>> View the map
>> Trophy tour schedule and itinerary
>> Instructions for handling of the trophy
09/02/09 Employees feel engaged, but seek clearer vision for Alaska
Survey results show they also want
better communication, accountability
09/02/09 'Nerd Bird' flies again
Alaska Airlines launches San Jose-Austin service
09/02/09

Cabo flights back on today
Hurricane has weakened and
hit to the north of town

 
hot links
09/22/09 The Sky's No Limit
Article in 'First Alaskans' magazine features Alaska Airlines' pilots with Native ties
09/17/09 Drew Haag scholars named
Three budding pilots get financial boost;
applications now being accepted for 2010
09/16/09 2009 Retirement Choice program for Alaska pilots
Eligible pilots can make a one-time election about retirement benefits
09/14/09 What's your student's status?
Deadline nears for verifying status of dependents covered by Premera/Blue Cross
09/11/09 Adak: A land far,
far away

Twice-weekly flights represent a lifeline to small Aleutian village
View a photo slide show
09/11/09 Changes on PET
Secure Flight program means
you’ll need to provide more info
09/04/09 Alaska offers help
to substance abusers

Treatment available without discipline
09/02/09 Golfers raise $64,000
to benefit the EAF

200 participants travel from all over to take part
09/01/09 AMFA contract extension signed
New agreement amendable in 2011
 
hot shots
09/29/09 The wild blue yonder
Peter Bangayan caught a unique perspective on an Alaska jet en route to Maui
09/22/09 See you later...
Anchorage employees got up close and personal with an alligator passing through
09/15//09 Warm welcome
Danielle Gudmundson, an Anchorage CSA, wore a traditional Inupiat parka hand-sewn by her mother
09/10//09 He loves NY
Andre Paquin took advantage of the long Labor Day weekend to visit New York City
09/03//09 Mexican beauty
Bob Whitlatch happened by this beautiful window with geraniums in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico